Product Testing Technician (Engineering)

PLP; Mayfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + match

Profit sharing

Medical insurance

Wellness program

FSAs/HSAs

Paid time off

Job summary

PLP is seeking a Product Testing Technician to join our testing facility. You will conduct and document tensile, environmental, and vibration tests, working closely with engineers and receiving guidance from senior technicians.

The role involves problem solving to ensure product quality and performance, plus assisting with demonstrations for visitors. Responsibilities include assembling samples for Sales and Marketing, conducting various tests, and performing minor machining and maintenance on

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma, preferably with Engineering Technology background.
• Able to operate test equipment and take accurate measurements.
• Able to document logs and write test reports and set up testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical, electrical, fiber optic, environmental and vibration testing according to PLP ISO procedures.
• Maintain neat and detailed logs of testing data.
• Assist with demonstrations for visitors.
• Assemble product samples for Sales, Marketing and International Departments.
• Do minor machining such as drilling and cutting of material.
• Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on test equipment and report faults.

Skills

Operate test equipment

Take measurements

Document logs and reports

Set up testing

Lift 50 lbs

High School diploma

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Test equipment operation

Job description

As a Product Testing Technician, you will be a part of completing industry-leading research in our testing facility. You will conduct and document various hands-on laboratory tests, including tensile, environmental, and vibration testing. You’ll utilize your problem-solving skills to identify issues and ensure our products meet quality and performance standards. You will also work closely with engineers and have support and guidance from senior technicians.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical, electrical, fiber optic, environmental and vibration testing according to PLP ISO procedures.
• Maintain neat and detailed logs of testing data.
• Assist with demonstrations for visitors.
• Assemble product samples for Sales, Marketing and International Departments.
• Do minor machining, such as drilling and cutting of material.
• Perform required preventative maintenance and minor repairs on test equipment. Report broken or faulty tools to Laboratory Supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must have High School diploma, continued education preferably in an Engineering Technology field.
• Able to operate test equipment.
• Able to take accurate measurements.
• Able to document logs and write test reports.
• Able to set up and conduct testing.
• Able to lift, lower and carry up to 50 lbs. and able to push or pull with at least 50 lbs. force.

Schedule

• Standard office hours with flextime
• 401(k) with a company match equal to 25% of the first 8% of pre-tax dollars contributed by the employee for the first two years
• Enrollment in company profit sharing after two years
• Medical, dental & vision insurance, including free preventative care
• Wellness & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
• Paid time off, paid company holidays, and vacation purchase program